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Leading Bahraini women have hit back at a new report that ranks the country the second worst in the GCC for women's rights.
A Thomson Reuters Foundation poll of 366 gender experts assessed 22 Arab states based on violence agai

About 47 per cent of the total beneficiaries from programmes initiated by Bahrain’s labour fund Tamkeen are women, said a top official.
Tamkeen yesterday (December 1) highlighted its initiatives to empower Bahraini women and

A programme to help 50 young Bahraini women become self sufficient has been launched, which will provide training in media and communication as well as photography and translation.
The cost covers all course expenses and a small allowance

A national scheme with funds of up to BD2 million ($5.3 million) is set to encourage more Bahraini women to become successful independent entrepreneurs.
The Supreme Council for Women (SCW) has launched Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka b

A total of 11,782 women in Bahrain have benefited from Tamkeen's national development programmes that integrated them in the labour market.
The human capital development and training programmes were supported by Her Royal Highness Prin

Bahraini women are losing battles in court due to a lack of awareness of their rights, according to a leading social worker.
Their ignorance about Sharia law often allows cases to be ruled in favour of their husbands, said Bahrain Women Un

Zain Bahrain, a leading telecom services provider, has launched a scholarship and award initiative for Bahraini high school girl students in a bid to encourage Bahraini women to take up careers in IT.
The Zain Bahrain IT Project Award is a

Zain Bahrain, a leading telecom services provider, has launched a scholarship and award initiative for Bahraini high school girl students in a bid to encourage Bahraini women to take up careers in IT.
The Zain Bahrain IT Project Award is a

A decision to include women in Bahrain's national budget for the first time is set to revolutionise the way health, housing and childcare services are provided.
Supreme Council for Women (SCW) assistant secretary-general Bahija Al Dail